![]() ![]() ![]() Narrator: … behind the scenes, it is a complex relationship, where each country sees the other as a potential adversary. Recording of Premier Chou Enlai’s translator, 1972: “Now, through the common efforts of China and the United States, the gate to friendly contact has finally been opened.” energy independence and border control.Narrator: While the world has witnessed a thriving economic partnership between China and the U.S. Beegan said he was in favor of “practically all” of Trump’s policies, including U.S. Middle River resident Thomas Beegan, 64, said the Trump endorsement committed him to Cox. “But is she going to be able to show her conservative bona fides in this election cycle alongside someone like Cox, who trumpets those bona fides?” “There’s no doubt that would help if she’s outraised him and has that strong Republican establishment base behind her,” Hartley said. In other races and states, that factor has led to some Republican surprises in recent years.Īnd with 68% of Republicans saying they will vote on primary day instead of using early or mail-in voting (compared with 39% in the Democratic primary), the GOP race to the finish could be determined by which candidate has the resources and enthusiasm to last through July 19. ![]() Hartley said Schulz’s endorsement from Hogan is considered “very important and powerful,” but she might not be drawing the same kind of enthusiasm that Cox does from conservative activists. As a state delegate, he’s tried to emulate Trump’s policies and style, whether by seeking to impeach Hogan over pandemic shutdowns or organizing buses to the Jan. Raabe said the poll shows it’s too early to tell which version Maryland Republican voters will go to represent them in the general election.ĭan Cox, 47, of Frederick County, boasts an endorsement from former President Donald Trump as he attempts to shift the state GOP rightward. Cox, who tried to impeach Hogan over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, has focused primarily on what he’s described as government overreach with mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Schulz’s messaging in television ads and speeches has focused heavily on fighting rising crime, reducing taxes like the state gas tax, and giving parents more control over school choice and curriculum. The Republican primary has in many ways pitted Hogan’s brand of moderate conservatism against the Trump populism that’s dominated the party nationwide since 2015. because the field is very crowded,” said Nechama Cox, 50, of Baltimore. “There’s a lot of choices right now and I’m waiting to see. Others aren’t making their pick just yet. The comptroller’s duties include collecting state taxes and issuing refunds, and his signature is on the state’s checks. Thomas McKenna, 49, of Columbia, said doesn’t typically pay attention to everything the comptroller does, but he’s liked what Franchot has done with getting people tax refunds. “It’s not perfect, but it’s an indicator that he’s hitting a ceiling right now,” Hartley said of Moore, emphasizing that the poll is “a snapshot in time with 30-some percent undecided.” Perez’s voters are also slightly more “firm” in their support, at 32%, versus 26% for Moore and 25% for Franchot. That’s also where Perez shows signs of strength over Moore, as 14% say Perez is their second choice compared with 8% for Moore. Hartley said it’s “really significant” that Franchot is also the second choice for a plurality of voters - with 17% saying they’d pick him after their first choice. If elected, Moore would be the state’s first Black governor, while Perez would be Maryland’s first Hispanic governor. The support for both Moore, who lives in Baltimore, and Perez, of Montgomery County, is spread out more evenly across age ranges and races, though Perez’s voters also skew slightly older, the poll found. The Sun/UB poll showed a plurality of his support was from white voters over the age of 65, like himself, according to those who responded to demographic questions. The top-tier candidates have all made significant television ad buys and constantly traveled the state, but there have been no signs that anyone has broken from the pack.įranchot was the first to get in the race, way back in January 2020, and has campaigned on his decades of experience and what he’s described as a positive working relationship with the Republican governor. Advertisement Democrats trying to find their grooveįour years after former NAACP chief Ben Jealous’ double-digit loss to Hogan, the Democratic field is dominated by several well-funded candidates who boast substantial political resumes. ![]()
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